Church Growth / Pastor Jealousy Poll

[Pastor Gary]

Oh well, here I go again.

I knew M. S. Curry very well and I know he spoke in the context of the COGOP pastors under his authority........and he was right about them in that era. I DON'T agree with him at all in the climate and culture of this day. The reason there were 50 member pastors and 150 member pastors was largely due to the man's willingness or unwillingness to be taught.

I agree and DISagree.I know men in all kinds of organizations (and no organization at all) who are 50 member pastors. They are ill-equipped and unable to handle the 50, frankly, and should be selling vaccuum cleaners or used cars.

I also know the kind you mentioned (Brecksville) who are not that great in the pulpit but they are great shepherds -- loving the sheep. You can't keep people AWAY from them.